Peter
The Apostle of Bold Faith and Restoration
Name Information
- Meaning: "Rock" (Greek: Petros)
- Language of Origin: Greek/Aramaic (Cephas)
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Peter, originally named Simon, was a fisherman called by Jesus to be a disciple. Renamed Peter (“rock”), he became a leader among the apostles. Though he denied Jesus three times during the trial, the risen Christ restored him and commissioned him to shepherd His people. Peter preached boldly at Pentecost, healed in Jesus’ name, and became a foundational leader in the early church.
⏰ 1st century AD
Roles
- Apostle
- Disciple
- Leader
Relationships
- Brother: Andrew
- Friend: John
Story
Left his fishing nets to follow Jesus.
Walked on water but began to sink when he doubted.
Declared Jesus as the Messiah, yet also rebuked Him and was corrected.
Denied knowing Jesus three times but repented with tears.
Restored by Jesus with the charge, 'Feed my sheep.'
Preached at Pentecost and became a pillar of the church.
Spiritual Significance
- Among the first disciples called by Jesus.
- Confessed Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God.
- Denied Jesus but was restored by Christ after the resurrection.
- Preached powerfully at Pentecost, leading thousands to faith.
- Became a key leader of the early church.
Christ Connection
Peter’s confession points to Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God.
Peter’s restoration by Jesus illustrates Christ’s forgiveness and commissioning.
As the rock, Peter foreshadows the church’s foundation in Christ Himself.
What We Can Learn
- Jesus calls ordinary people to extraordinary service.
- Failure is not the end — Christ restores the repentant.
- Bold faith must be paired with humility and dependence on Jesus.
Memory Verses
You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.
— Matthew 16:16Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.
— John 21:17
Key Passages
- Matthew 4:18–20
- Matthew 16:16–19
- Luke 22:54–62
- John 21:15–19
- Acts 2–5
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